Computer Gear Thread

[T-DUB]

Elwood

As an aside, I thought I recognized your car; I live virtually around the corner (in Elwood anyway) and have seen it around.

Hi Paul,
I only moved from Elwood a couple of years ago (needed more room for the kids), you've probably spotted me heading for a caffine fix at Cafe racer which I do most mornings, if you see the car stop in for a coffee.
Cheers
Tom

[griffiths_r]

ah well... i'll be the only PC supporter in the club. i am comfortable being out there.

i most definitely recommend backing up, regardless of the system, though and USB hard drives seem to be a cheap and effective way of doing this.

think i'll wait for the 3G iphone to land here...

[MrUpwey]

Update on my hard drive crash.
Had the IT boys at work investigate if data retrieval could be achieved with software - unfortunately no - the problem was mechanical - misaligned heads.
Fortunately most important files/data on flash sticks (phew)
Apparently this happened with work computer many years ago. The hard drive was sent to The USA to retrieve data (must have been important) - total cost $12,000.
Tonight is bin night.............guess where my f....d hard drive is?

Have just purchased 320 gb drive - another job for nerdy boyfriend of daughter. Will use current 40gb hard drive as back-up drive in secondary slot.

[Paul W]

Peter there are local companies who specialize in the retrieval of data from trashed hard drives. Few years back I had files successfully retrieved from a smashed laptop that ended up spending several hours in the bottom of a puddle of salt water, during a rough crossing to Tassie. If you’re interested I could probably find their details, from memory it wasn’t super expensive.

[MrUpwey]

Thanks Paul - I am aware of a few companies in Melbourne that can do the job, however, was advised that an initial fee of approx.$2000 applies and then additional fee according to number of files successfully retrieved.

Anyway, it's "TOO LATE" - cried the bishop to the actress as the blood drained from his face. It's now in the big truck with 8 wheels and flies.